Chronicles of Vinland

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Chronicles of Vinland is a single player casual strategy game. It was developed by Gamenesis and was released on May 23, 2018. It received negative reviews from players.

As an exiled Norse jarl, build a viking settlement on the edge of known world and let it thrive! Gather resources, develop your selttlement, and gather even more resources.

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Audience ScoreBased on 78 reviews

graphics6 positive mentions

The game has a nice art style and runs smoothly without bugs.
It can be a casual time-killer for those looking for a simple clicking experience.
Some players appreciate the complex resource management aspect, despite its simplicity.

The gameplay is monotonous and lacks depth, with players finishing the game in under two hours.
There are very few buildings and upgrades, leading to repetitive clicking with no real challenge or objectives.
The game feels abandoned and unoriginal, with many better alternatives available for free or at a lower price.

story
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The story of "Chronicles of Vinland" revolves around an exiled earl tasked with bringing prosperity to his land while maintaining good relations with local tribes. Players engage in resource management by completing generic missions from these tribes, such as upgrading buildings and gathering resources, with no combat involved. The narrative is simple and serves as a backdrop for the gameplay, which focuses heavily on clicking and upgrading rather than a deep, immersive storyline.
- “May say that I got this game 'by accident' and I ain't disappointed at all: Chronicles of Vinland is a resource-management game with a nice art style and some meta-storyline in which you, as an exiled earl, should bring prosperity to your land and not get native tribes too angry with you.”
- “When you complete all the missions for the tribes, you incorporate them and win the game (except for reaching the accumulation of 1 million points of reputation in the global ranking, which is needed for the most notorious game achievement).”
- “The outside world is a map with 5 teepees on it; you click on the teepees to get quests from them, like upgrading this building or defeating this many attacks against you or giving these resources.”
- “The outside world is a map with 5 teepees on it. You click on the teepees to get quests from them, like upgrading this building or defeating this many attacks against you or giving these resources.”
- “You can't even attack other villages; all you do is complete their quests, which is just leveling up your buildings.”
- “This is a resource management game; it involves a lot of clicking, no real fighting, just collect resources and upgrade, full mission.”
graphics
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The graphics of the game are praised for their nice art style, which initially attracts players, but the overall visual presentation is criticized for being unoriginal and not effectively conveying the Viking settlement theme. While the codework is solid, the limited gameplay options detract from the potential of the visuals, leaving players wanting more depth beyond the aesthetic appeal.
- “The codework and visuals are good, but the 'Vinland' and Vikings settlement themes are not set out properly.”
- “Chronicles of Vinland is a resource-management game with a nice art style and some meta-storyline in which you, as an exiled earl, should bring prosperity to your land and not get native tribes too angry with you.”
- “It's a shame, because the graphics are very nice, but that's it.”
- “The game is unoriginal in setting, in visuals, in everything that you need to do in there.”
- “Granted the graphics are what drew me to it, but besides the 7 buildings, you can't do anything but upgrade them.”
gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of "Chronicles of Vinland" has been criticized for lacking depth and being unremarkable, especially when compared to other titles like "Dead in Vinland." While the visuals are praised, many reviewers attribute the gameplay shortcomings to typical early access issues, suggesting that it may improve over time.
- “Don't confuse this game with 'Dead in Vinland', which is a totally different title from another developer, with much greater gameplay capabilities.”
- “'Chronicles of Vinland' first impression: right now it’s top-notch visual part and not so superior gameplay, but I see it as standard early access issues.”
- “There is no depth to the gameplay whatsoever for it to be interesting at any level.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is consistently praised for enhancing the overall experience, complementing its casual and micro-management elements while contributing to its appealing aesthetic.
- “This game is a mix of casual and micro-management elements, featuring eye-catching visuals and great music.”
optimization
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The game is well-optimized, as it runs smoothly even on older hardware, making it accessible to a wider range of players.
- “It runs smoothly on my old computer.”